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NYPD Sgt. Wants 100,000 Women Wearing Hijabs in Department

New York, NY — A resurfaced video circulating Monday shows an unidentified NYPD officer stating the department hopes to see “another 100,000 ladies wearing hijabs,” a comment that has reignited discussion around…

NJ Transit Wins Lawsuit Over Train Door Injury, Judge Finds Engineer Ignored Safety Warnings

Newark, NJ — A federal judge has ruled in favor of NJ Transit, dismissing a lawsuit filed by a longtime locomotive engineer who claimed he was injured by a train door, finding…

Judge Revives Part of Copyright Case Against QVC, Keeps Most Claims Dismissed

New York, NY — A federal judge has partially reopened a copyright lawsuit against QVC and several retail and apparel companies, allowing limited claims to move forward while leaving most of the…

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing American Kennel Club of Enabling Decades of Abuse

New York, NY — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the American Kennel Club (AKC) of enabling years of sexual abuse by prominent dog show figures, ruling that the plaintiff…

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83-Year-Old Attacked While Getting Off Bronx Bus at Southern Blvd Stop

Bronx, NY — An 83-year-old man was assaulted while stepping off a BX35 bus in the Bronx on Monday afternoon, leaving police searching for the unidentified individual involved in the attack near…

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Woman Stabbed Multiple Times Inside NYPD 72nd Precinct Station in Brooklyn, Suspect Flees

Brooklyn, NY — A 42-year-old woman suffered multiple stab wounds inside the NYPD’s 72nd Precinct station at 5820 7th Avenue after a verbal dispute escalated into violence, leaving her injured and a…

Oswego man accused of pointing gun at lost autistic teen, chasing him in SUV

A 14-year-old boy seeking directions after getting lost on his bike instead encountered a homeowner who allegedly pointed a gun at him and later followed him down the street, according to court…

Alabama child death investigation leaves community reeling after 10-year-old found dead at home

PIEDMONT, AL – A late-night call about a missing child ended in tragedy Friday when officers arrived at a Piedmont home and found 10-year-old Katheryn Bigbee dead inside, prompting a murder charge…

Stamford home invasion suspect arrested on Rikers Island months after attack

A months-long investigation into a violent home invasion in Stamford reached a critical turning point this week after detectives tracked down the final suspect held out of state. The arrest closes a…

Queens gun trafficking case nets 38 weapons after undercover NYPD probe

An undercover investigation spanning more than a year dismantled an alleged gun trafficking operation that moved dozens of illegal firearms across Queens and the Bronx, culminating in a sweeping indictment and arrests…

Brick police K9 teams join FBI-led NYC port drug search

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Brick Township police K9 teams trained alongside federal agents and regional units during a large-scale maritime exercise that spanned the Hudson River and key port locations in New…

Tire slasher on the loose after early morning vandalism in upstate NY

Slashed tire sparks search for suspect in upstate New York County Route 26, NY — A damaged vehicle left outside a residence early Thursday morning has prompted a search for a suspect…

Babylon Man Indicted in Freeport Hit-and-Run That Killed 66-Year-Old Pedestrian

MINEOLA, NY — A Babylon man faces prison after prosecutors say he struck a 66-year-old pedestrian in a Freeport crosswalk and fled the scene, with new evidence detailed in an indictment announced…

Queens and Long Island both hit in same TAKE 5 drawing

Lucky tickets land in Astoria and Lynbrook in same-night TAKE 5 sweep New York, NY — Two tickets sold miles apart in Queens and Nassau County matched all five numbers in the…

Midtown luck strikes as Powerball ticket hits big

Manhattan Powerball ticket hits $50,000 prize in latest drawing Manhattan, NY — A Powerball ticket sold at a Midtown location turned into a $50,000 win following Wednesday night’s drawing, placing a Madison…

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NYC teen thug who stomped young girl’s head for rejecting his advance arrested

NEW YORK, N.Y. — A 15-year-old girl suffered a concussion and lost consciousness after a 14-year-old boy knocked her to the ground and stomped on her head during a violent street assault…

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Queens cleaning company owner sentenced after $28K wage theft scheme against 30 workers

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens cleaning company owner received five years’ probation after repaying more than $28,000 to 30 workers he failed to pay, prosecutors announced, closing a wage theft case that…

Multi-agency sweep nets 27 arrests, recovers stolen vehicles across Westchester region

Multi-agency sweep nets 27 arrests, recovers stolen vehicles across Westchester region NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — A coordinated enforcement operation targeting violent offenders and stolen vehicles led to more than 27 arrests and…

Queens burglary suspect extradited from Panama after cutting ankle monitor

Ankle monitor cut and flight to Panama ends in extradition for Queens burglary suspect Queens, NY — A burglary suspect who allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and fled the country has…

School bus emergency in Verona leads to heroic rescue and state police honors

Quick thinking trio honored after saving bus driver during medical emergency Verona, NY — A routine bus route turned into a life-threatening emergency when a driver suffered a medical crisis, prompting swift…

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